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Steve Jobs talks about managing people

View this interview extract where Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple, talks about managing people.

Steve Jobs talks about managing people

Consider the following questions:

• What functions of management did Steve Jobs identify?
• To what extent do these align with what you consider the tasks of managers?
• What functions of management would you consider adding to the list?
• Are these functions appropriate for all organizations (i.e large or small businesses)?
• Is management more than just managing people? Why or why not?

Having viewed this short video, share one "take-home message" or make any comment about the video on WENotes below.

For example:

• My take-home message is ....
• The most important task of management is ....